Eric Lefkofsky Boosting Funding For Cancer Research
Eric Lefkofsky heads one of the most interesting tech firms in the world and it is leading the fight against cancer. With the company's recent funding of $80 million, it will be able to expand even further with cancer-fighting technology.
Eric has been drumming up investment from various sources since starting the company in 2015. Over $210 million has been raised during the lifespan of the company and Tempus is now worth over $1 billion in assets.
Considering that Tempus only has 400 employees, it has an amazing profit potential for such a small team. Not unlike other massive software companies, Tempus is able to do big things without the need for a huge workforce. Since the new funding has come in, they are adding over 30 employees per month to accommodate new projects.
The software is taking in patient data to map out trends in how effective treatment plans are. This data is being used around the country by cancer doctors in order to formulate more effective treatment plans. When necessary, they will record data from handwritten records to keep the data thorough and consistent. It is probably one of the largest information gathering projects in the medical industry.
Having access to all of this key data, Lefkofsky is partnering with large and small hospitals around the country to make things happen. This big data industry is making some amazing things happen and is like a Renaissance of the cancer treatment market.
More About Eric Lefkofsky
In addition to software, Eric had started Lightbank to help great startups get off of the ground. The venture capital company is mostly interested in investing in software projects that can help transform the world.
As a part of his charitable side, his immediate family is involved with the Lefkofsky Family Foundation. The foundation is involved in too many projects to keep track of, but the focus is on improving education, medical access for the poor and human rights. For example, Teach for America is an equal opportunity project to bring better educational opportunities for underprivileged families. Outside of the foundation, Eric is also a trustee of-of Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
More About Lightbank
Lightbank is a venture capital company that is involved in all stages of investment, including late-stage investments. Since Silicon Valley has a monopoly on technology-related venture capital, Lightbank focuses on Chicago, New York, Omaha, and other underappreciated areas. The company holds its headquarters in Chicago, which is the hometown of Eric and Tempus.
Having access to all of this key data, Lefkofsky is partnering with large and small hospitals around the country to make things happen. This big data industry is making some amazing things happen and is like a Renaissance of the cancer treatment market.
More About Eric Lefkofsky
In addition to software, Eric had started Lightbank to help great startups get off of the ground. The venture capital company is mostly interested in investing in software projects that can help transform the world.
As a part of his charitable side, his immediate family is involved with the Lefkofsky Family Foundation. The foundation is involved in too many projects to keep track of, but the focus is on improving education, medical access for the poor and human rights. For example, Teach for America is an equal opportunity project to bring better educational opportunities for underprivileged families. Outside of the foundation, Eric is also a trustee of-of Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.
More About Lightbank
Lightbank is a venture capital company that is involved in all stages of investment, including late-stage investments. Since Silicon Valley has a monopoly on technology-related venture capital, Lightbank focuses on Chicago, New York, Omaha, and other underappreciated areas. The company holds its headquarters in Chicago, which is the hometown of Eric and Tempus.